SilverDoctor

We are lucky to even still get it in this country. You can't in any other. I'm getting low and am tempted to stock a larger amount for futures.

I've tied on Waddington's many times. Good for certain patterns.

I run Firefox at work and home. Microsoft no longer produces an explorer version for Mac. for the last couple of years. Just as well Firefox is better.

What size is that one?

Nice I'm sure it would work on Steelhead too

We had a running topic in the old forum with a lot of members including myself experimenting with different egg patterns. I tried yarn eggs of different size and color but did not have more than a minimum of luck.

I have a couple of binders of printouts. I have a couple of sketchbooks of pattern sketches and a diary. I also keep a "perfect" set of patterns of flies that I like in a dedicated fly box.

One more thin to a great description. After tying in the line to the shank of the hook hit it with a bit of glue. I like Salley's Hard as Nails. Should never come free. Use it on Intruders for Steelhead.

This one will certainly become a collectors Item.

I have it just forgot to mention it. Great read.

TFO 6 wt Deer Creek 12.5 ft. Two handed Spey rod. Have a number of rods between 5 and 9 wt. I would suggest a 6 wt for general dry and nymphing work and a 7 or 8 wt for big streamers and wets. A heavier weight longer rod makes a differance when throwing big flies and fighting big fish. A tiny rod is great for small streams. Pick the rod that will handle the size of fly, rig and depth and depth you are fishing. I think too often a lot of people get drawn into too light a rod and casting often suffers. If for example you are trying to throw a multi big fly rig with weight and indicator you need the spine in the rod to handle it. Also large streamers with sinking line requires a rod that can handle the weight. A light rod is great for tossing dries to small trout. Pick the rod to handle your fishing method at the time. We won't even talk about those 24" freight trains that you may hook into and need a decent rod spine to slow down or turn.

Well done, that's a big Whitefish. Nice start. Now it's on to browns and rainbowsand maybe some steelies.

Nice but dammit now I want to gow back out there.

Ouch only one book. I love my Benchside Reference, and my favorite for sure. My autographed copy of Oliver Edwards Flytyers Masterclass is pretty precious to me. As far as my most fav fishing (not fly tying) is my set of Roderick Haig-Brown books. Fishermans Spring summer and fall, A River Never Sleeps. Reading a Roderick Haig-Brown book is an experience.

Yep that was me all right. I remember doing show and tell in grad 6 when everyone brought in their guns, BB to high powered hunting rifles. The Idea of actually pointing a gun at someone was completely foreign to us. They where tools like a screwdriver or wrench. Many of our parent where still fresh form WW2. They knew how to instill gun safety (in my group anyway). We grew up curious and free. Free of fear, free of media and free to explore our world. It was also scary times, and times of fear. Fear of the bomb. fear of war and fear of the future. The local sporting goods had 2 different fly rods and 3 spinning rods. The only information at that time about fly fishing was form my Dad and the well dog eared pages of "Field and Stream" and "Outdoor life" (50 cents). I was able to find one fly tying vice in 1965 that my Dad bought for me for the huge price of $12. Few materials where available so it was off to the local sewing shop for thread or afield with my .22 to find materials in the form of Duck , Muskrat and Pheasants. Was it better - no Was it worst - no but it sure was fun.

I've just joined, maybe I'll see you guys tomorrow night.

Although I carry indicators I seldom use them. I grew up being taught tight line nymphing and swinging wets. I will use them on occasion where I cannot suspend a nymph because of water conditions or distance, like rapid cross currents. I fish mostly by feel. That is with a tight line, proper line and mending control and concentration you can feel the pick up. Certainly not for everyone depending on your skill level. We all fish differently. You may be more of a visual person. In that case indicators are great for you. I love to try new things and will often experiment with new equipment and flies. There is no single "best" way to enjoy the sport and maybe catch trout. Just a lot of different methods to try. Try the different methods and decide yourself what works for you.

I haven't played with any boobies even though I'm over fifty years old. I have admired them from afar for their lovely shape and cute perky look. I intend to tie into some boobies and try them in the sneaky manner you mentioned. I'm sure I'll love stripping some boobies down and popping boobies back up. I could see a brown attracted to a flashing boobie. The thought of fluttering a boobie like you do seems like a great idea and somehow strangely appealing. Anyone else out there use them. Show us your boobies.

You should hit it dead on Greg. Touch bases with me before you go, I'll give you the latest from my friend Nick.

You're dead right there. a quality pair will match, cheap wings won't and will be hard to tie in.

this is from a Steelhead newsletter I get. Update from Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge Weather good. Water good. While fishing has not been "fast and furious," those anglers willing to put their time in have been rewarded with colours of chrome. The Skeena River has been producing the most Steelhead hookups and some decent Coho fishing, although its tributaries have been producing fish as well. In fact, a couple of experienced Spey fishermen even raised 10 Steelhead "players" to the dry fly, though most fish did not connect. On a few of the Skeena tributaries, the dry fly can actually be more productive than wet flies in clean, low water conditions. Update from Nicholas Dean Lodge Dustin Kovacvich guided a group of three anglers from Ontario. Fishing for Steelhead and Coho was fantastic! They landed 20 Steelhead plus numerous Coho. They were fishing the Ontario "high-tech" float fishing system with 14-foot noodle rods and center-pin reels. The rods were actually modified 14 foot Spey fly fishing rods. They "bumped up" their tippet strength to 12-pound test to handle our bigger fish. Chad Black reports their fly fishing guests were having great success also. Good news re the fishing. All rivers are in GREAT shape and the weather is fantastic! I have spoken with just about all of the guides I book trips for they are very pleased. Seems to be plenty of Steelhead in the Skeena River now and lots of Coho showing up in the tributaries.

Nice fish we of couse need a full report. ha ha. what flies etc. All the jucey bits.

Humm looks like great fly tying materials also.

I'm with Toolman on this one Pfleuger Trion's or President series. Awsome reel with a great reputation.

The one that's better is the one that you want to use, you like or are familiar with. I'm a Mac user but I'm a Graphic designer. Mac's make up about 93% of the graphics trade It has a very small portion of the overall market. I guess if I was an accountant I'd be using a PC.